India, July 6 -- The Texas floods continue to create havoc in the Hill Country, a rural area known for rugged terrain, historic towns and tourist attractions, as the rescue team continue their frantic search for people missing in the area.

The floods came as a sudden storm brought up to 15 inches of rain to the area around the Guadalupe River, meaning months' worth of downpour was seen in hours. The disaster unfolded rapidly on Friday morning as heavier-than-forecast rain drove river waters to as high as 29 feet.

At least 43 people have lost their lives in the extreme weather conditions, with several still missing. US secretary for Homeland Security Kristi Noem said a "moderate" flood watch issued the previous day by the National Weathe...